Mo' Roots

by Taj Mahal

Mo' Roots cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:35
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing his exploration of the African diaspora's musical heritage, Taj Mahal seamlessly incorporates deep Jamaican reggae rhythms and Caribbean grooves into his bluesy foundation. The album features a celebrated rendition of The Slickers' 'Johnny Too Bad', highlighting his intuitive grasp of island sounds.

Genres

Descriptors: bluesy, rhythmic, guitars, soulful, percussive

Tracklist

  1. Johnny Too Bad (3:15)
  2. Blackjack Davey (3:45)
  3. Big Mama (4:40)
  4. Cajun Waltz (6:03)
  5. Slave Driver (2:41)
  6. Why Did You Have To Desert Me? (5:53)
  7. Desperate Lover (2:44)
  8. Clara (St. Kitts Woman) (4:34)

Credits

  • Glenn Myles - artwork
  • Carole Fredericks - backing vocals
  • Claudia Lennear - backing vocals
  • Merry Clayton - backing vocals
  • Tommy Henderson - backing vocals
  • Bill Rich - bass
  • Rocki Dzidzornu - congas, tambourine, percussion
  • Kester Smith - drums [trap drums], timbales, percussion

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